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Hesston 880-5 vs Hesston 980
Verdict: Hesston 880-5 vs Hesston 980
The Hesston 880-5 and the Hesston 980 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Hesston 980 leads on rated power with 91 hp against 81 hp. Hesston 880-5 is the lighter machine (7,225 kg vs 8,251 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Hesston 980 for outright pulling power, or the Hesston 880-5 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Hesston
62
Fit score
Clear
Hesston
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
81 hp
91 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Hesston (a part of Fiat)Reference
Hesston (a part of Fiat)Reference
Four gears with four ranges provides sixteen forward speeds.Reference
Four gears with four ranges provides sixteen forward speeds.Reference
Original price
$33,000 (1984)Reference
$37,000 (1984)Reference
Drive
4x4 MFWD 4WD (880-5DT)Reference
4x4 MFWD 4WD (980DT)Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Variants
980
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2WDReference
880-5
2WDReference
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880-5DT
4WDReference
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980DT
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4WDReference
Engine
Fuel tank
115.8 LReference
115.8 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
50.5 kWReference
55.9 kWReference
Displacement
4.6 LReference
5.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
103 x 110 mmReference
100 x 110 mmReference
Compression
17:1Reference
17:1Reference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power at rated engine speed
60.6 kWReference
67.9 kWReference
Max power
50.5 kWReference
55.9 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
59.7 kWReference
67.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)
60.6 kWReference
67.9 kWReference
Type
open centerReference
open centerReference
Pressure
186.3 barReference
186.3 barReference
Valves
2Reference
2Reference
Pump flow
41.6 lpmReference
41.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
60.4 kWReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
243 cmReference
256 cmReference
Weight
7225 to 8750 poundsReference
8251 to 9125 poundsReference
Front tire
10.00-16Reference
10.00-16 (2WD)Reference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
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Ag front
14.9-24 (4WD)Reference
12.4-28 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear
18.4-34Reference
16.9-38Reference
Length
378 cmReference
398 cmReference
Operating
3969 kgReference
4139 kgReference
Ballasted
5243 kgReference
5735 kgReference
Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 14.9-24 . Rear: (4WD)Reference
Hesston 880-5 attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
55Reference
Attachment overview
Hesston 880-5 Height
Hood
156 cmReference
158 cmReference
ROPS
259 cmReference
268 cmReference
Cab
255 cmReference
265 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
18.9 l/hourReference
20.1 l/hourReference
Speeds
Hesston 980 attachments
Hesston 980 Height
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.